Trojans pick up commitment from St. John Bosco receiver Shay Fields

USC coach Ed Orgeron picked up another local commitment when wide receiver Shay Fields from St. John Bosco in Bellflower announced he would play for the Trojans.

Fields is the second player from St. John Bosco to commit to USC, joining defensive end Malik Dorton. Fields was also offered scholarships by Boise State and Colorado, among other schools.

USC’s recruiting class, which features eight commitments, is currently ranked 70th nationally by Rivals.com. Orgeron decided after Lane Kiffin was fired that he would immediately go after local players who were unheralded with the hope of developing them.

Orgeron might also be doing a potential new coach a favor by securing some players who will not waver and provide a base of recruits that are solidly committed.

Lengthy injury report

Defensive end Morgan Breslin was a surprise addition to the list of players who are out for the Utah game. None of USC’s three scholarship tight ends (Xavier Grimble, Randall Telfer, Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick) are available.

That means the available tight ends are converted defensive end Kevin Greene, along with walk-ons Chris Willson and Shane Sullivan. The two walk-ons stayed late Thursday night working after practice.

Cornerback Anthony Brown, who missed five games and returned from a sprained knee last week, is out again after aggravating his injury. Safety Dion Bailey (shoulder) is questionable. Tailback Ty Isaac is possible.

Quarterback Max Browne, who missed two days this week for unspecified reasons, also returned.